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Myxine capensis Regan, 1913 Cape hagfish |
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photo by
Le Noury, P. |
| Family: | Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Myxininae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 175 - 460 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and South Africa. | |||
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| Biology: | Burrows in muddy bottoms (Ref. 27121). Feeds mostly by scavenging on dead or disabled fish (Ref. 27121). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 November 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||